I thought everyone might find this really cool. Back home in GA we have an Indian Festival every year. For one of my high school courses we could go to the festival for extra credit. This picture is of two of my good friends that went with me to the festival. They have a dance showcase, singing, drum circles, craft booths, etc. It is just like the powwow video we watched but a smaller version. In the picture you can see one of the painted horses and you can see some of the craft booths. I've bought a lot of fun stuff from the Indian Festival over the years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKMYpwUANKY
This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. He has 5 hoops that he dances with. The music is the drum beat like we heard a lot in class, but with the hoops he represents a lot of different animals like the eagle and the buffalo. Seriously watch the whole thing...the ending is super awesome. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9iIXnP1UBY
Seeing as how we are at an all woman's school, I am going to try to have one of my cool things be a woman each week. This woman, Madosini Manqina, is a story-teller, musician, and composer. The instrument she's playing has a really cool sound to it. I enjoyed this video because of the unique instrument.
Hoop Dance: Cool, indeed! I saw a dance like that one in person years ago (well over 10). I don't remember how many hoops the guy had...about all I really remember is him putting them behind his back and holding them in the wing formation. I didn't realize that he (was probably) representing animals with each position in which he held them. The vid also serves to show what amazing accomplishments humans can achieve with the proper focus and discipline.
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